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Here is how to become a good outfielder and possibly make at team that you have been wanting to get on so badly!

Steps

1

Practice catching far fly balls off a baseball bat.

2

(If you have nobody/no bat to practice with) Throw it high in the air above you until you start to catch 9 out of 10 of them. Then, if you wish, you can add a bit of spin on the ball to make it go right or left by flicking it clockwise or counterclockwise (respectively)

3

The first step you should take is back. It is easier to go forwards than back.

4

Because fly balls have backspin once you get under it be prepared to move forward.

5

Once you get under the ball make sure that when you catch the ball the ball hits the "web" or the pouch of the glove and use your hands to squeeze the ball into the glove so that the ball can't come out.

6

For grounders, make sure you get your glove down to the ground so the ball will roll into your glove.

7

Firmly squeeze the ball in place so that you won't drop the ball.

8

Practice throwing to second base, first base, third base, and home plate.

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